Folks Of Interest GENE WINFIELD WORKSHOP 3 @ GAMBINO KUSTOMS DEC 15th - DEC 16th

LEARN THE LOST ART OF CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
TAUGHT BY THE LEGENDARY CAR BUILDER
GENE WINFIELD

were hosting one of genes famous workshops here at gambino kustoms and if any of you have been at any of his past work shops gene covers a hell of alot of material in the 2 days ! gene brings & shares 50 years of experience

its 300.00 for the 2 days and were starting the sign ups call us at
408 561 5744 dont get left out when were full were full
some of what will be covered

LEARN
gas welding - hammer welding - leading

FABRICATION OF
compound curves and complex shapes by using the following equipment
english wheel - sandbag - wood hammer forms - station bucks - sheetmetal break - bead roller - stakes - shrinker & stretcher

OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE
basic metalurgy - strategy for metal repair - hammer & dolly theory and technique - shrinking - hole filling - metal finishing

class starts dec 15th - dec 16th 2012
location
gambino kustoms
645 horning st. unit n
san jose ca
95112

300.00 for bolth days pefered but we will alow single days at 150.00
sign up soon class space is limited

more info 408 561 5744
[email protected]
any one coming to the Gene Winfield class dec. 15th - 16th can stay at the comfort inn its a block from the shop
http://comfortinnsanjose.com/
rinau is the manager 408 287 9380 just tell them your with gambino kustoms
the rooms are 85.00 plus tax they have a full continentell breakfast even have waffels yum yum

class starts at 9:00 sat and sun
please show up as early as 8:00 if you like and at least by 8:30
and dont be late early is better than late!!!!!
ill be opening the doors at 7:00

bring safty glass s gloves and welding helmet

also there are a few spots left for you late blumers

were thinking about doing a chop friday night and sat night after the class this aint 100% yet but a high posability so any one wanting to hang out is welcome to

lets go!
check it out here pics from last year :http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6933300#post6933300

 

workshop 1 pics from brian rusk friday night




Marking the windshield centerline...




Gene starting to cut out the package tray...





Mugford getting precise with the air-saw...




Dave in the MATRIX...




Cutting out the bracing in the C pillars...



Dueling cut-off wheels...



A pillars coming down...



Lift off...








In order to get the A pillars to line up after the center section was cut out, the lower portion was heated and brought in...
















And the new profile (sort of, there was still some bracing and wheel-well that had to be cut out, so the top could come down all the way in the back)...




That's it for Friday, stay tuned for the workshop pics...

 

work shop 1 rusks sat & sunday pics of the class


Annealing aluminum for shaping...



More annealing, this time on a curved panel that Gene had tuck-shrinked...



After some pick and filing, Gene is using the slapper to metal finish this panel....



Some gas-welding...





Hammer-welding on a shoebox fender...





Aligning the tubing for a pair of frenched antennas...









Lazze was there with one of his bead-rollers (as Scott pointed out, it's a hell of a lot more than a bead-roller)...




Gene showing us how to make window frames for a chopped '41 Ford...




Gas-welding aluminum (we all had a chance to try this out)...




Gene showed us his leading techniques on a '37 Zephyr fender...tinning...





Applying lead...





Heating the paddles so the wax will stick...



Spreading the lead (we all had a chance to do this too)...

 

more of rusks sat & sunday pics from work shop 1




A couple random shots...Dave's workstation...





Beverly shear...



Some of the guys in the class...



And a bad-ass, mini roadster side-panel made by Lazze and signed by Gene...

 

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work shop 2 form BenDaPpirate

Holy shit what a weekend. This man is truly a master of his craft. 84 years old, fighting a cold, and a busted wing and he out worked over 40 of us half his age!! Dude is a machine. Super down to earth, will talk to anyone about anything, and his skills are unbelievable.All in all a totally kick ass weekend and I would do it all over again. If you ever have the chance, beg borrow or steal to get your ass to one of Gene's classes!! Here's some shitty cell pics I took:
















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gene the mad man in action hes like the eveready bunny

 

heres a pic of the door we choped and sectioned on sat night

 

gene with some pic and file action

 

Anybody that is thinking of doing this.... Stop thinking about it!! Do it!! Best $$ you'll ever spend and a hell of a good weekend with the energizer bunny "Gene Winfield"

 

Damn Alex now I have a dilemma.......Almost have enough dough for the uprights or do I do the class? And before you answer ( I know I need the class ) I really hated the fact that I missed it last time. Im gonna talk to the wife tonight about the that weekend Just to make sure I have the time cleared.........

 

yes stop thinking about it and do it!!!!

 

lets go

 

times ticking !!!!

 

dont forget the top chop on friday & saturday night

 

this workshop sounds great, quick question what is the skill level a student should have? is this class for beginners and does each student need to know how to weld? thanks for your time.

 

for beginners all the way to advanced gene covers it all no tools to basic hand tools to e wheels pullmax bead roller ect. ect. gene covers alot of terretory

 

2 months away

 

lets go

 

Just saw this. I want to go. When do we need to pay by to sign up?

I don't have the cash to spend to pay now but will for sure be able to save the funds by the end of November.

 

the payment garentees your spot .

 

friday and saturday night chop
saturday & sunday class during the day.....

 

dont miss this

 

its coming

 

theres still room!!

 

you dont want to miss this

 

get yer spot while you can!!!!

 

heres some of what you'll miss so get signed up

 

this class will be epic

 

lets go this is what you will be missing